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B-58 Hustler vs Tu-2 Bat

Convair B-58 Hustler bombers side profile drawing
🇺🇸 B-58 Hustler
Tupolev Tu-2 Bat bombers side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Tu-2 Bat
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Specifications
B-58 Hustler Tu-2 Bat
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Bombers Bombers
Manufacturer Convair Tupolev
First flight 11 November 1956 29 January 1941
Year introduced 1960 1942
Number produced 116 units 2257 units
Average unit price $18 million --
Wing area 143.3 m² -- m²
Wingspan 17.3 m 18.9 m
Height 8.9 m 4.1 m
Length 29.5 m 13.8 m
Maximum speed 2123 km/h 528 km/h
Operational range 7,600 km 2,020 km
Service ceiling 19,324 m 9,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 80,240 kg 11,768 kg
Empty weight 25,200 kg 7,601 kg
Total thrust 4 x 4,400 kgf 2 x 1,380 kW
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Overview

The B-58 Hustler and the Tu-2 Bat are both Bombers, manufactured by Convair and Tupolev respectively.

The B-58 Hustler reaches 2,123 km/h — 4.0:1 the Tu-2 Bat's 528 km/h. The B-58 Hustler has an operational range of 7,600 km vs 2,020 km for the Tu-2 Bat. The B-58 Hustler operates at altitudes up to 19,324 m compared to 9,000 m for the Tu-2 Bat. At 80,240 kg MTOW, the B-58 Hustler is 6.8:1 the Tu-2 Bat's 11,768 kg.

The B-58 Hustler has been produced in 116 units vs 2,257 for the Tu-2 Bat. The Tu-2 Bat first flew 15 years before the B-58 Hustler (1941 vs 1956).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the B-58 Hustler or Tu-2 Bat?
The B-58 Hustler is faster with a maximum speed of 2,123 km/h compared to the Tu-2 Bat's 528 km/h, a difference of 1,595 km/h.
Which has longer range, the B-58 Hustler or Tu-2 Bat?
The B-58 Hustler has a longer range at 7,600 km compared to the Tu-2 Bat's 2,020 km.
Which can fly higher, the B-58 Hustler or Tu-2 Bat?
The B-58 Hustler has a higher service ceiling at 19,324 meters (63,398 ft) compared to the Tu-2 Bat's 9,000 meters (29,527 ft).
Which is heavier, the B-58 Hustler or Tu-2 Bat?
The B-58 Hustler has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 80,240 kg compared to the Tu-2 Bat's 11,768 kg.
Which is larger, the B-58 Hustler or Tu-2 Bat?
The B-58 Hustler is longer at 29.5 meters compared to the Tu-2 Bat's 13.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the B-58 Hustler or Tu-2 Bat?
The Tu-2 Bat entered service first in 1942, 18 years before the B-58 Hustler which entered service in 1960.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the B-58 Hustler or Tu-2 Bat?
The Tu-2 Bat has been produced in greater numbers with 2,257 units compared to 116 units of the B-58 Hustler.